A hard boot takes more time than a soft boot. |
True |
The Advanced Boot Options menu appears when a user presses F8 as Windows is loading. |
True |
There is no option for networking access when using Safe Mode. |
False |
A Windows 7 system repair disc can be created using the Backup and Restore utility. |
True |
What is responsible for getting a system up and going and finding an OS to load? |
Startup BIOS |
What is the name of the program that reads the settings in the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file and manages the initial startup of the OS? |
Windows Boot Manager |
Under the Advanced Options screen, what startup option should be enabled in order to view what did and did not load during the bootup? |
Boot Logging |
As you work to solve a Windows problem, always choose the method that makes the most changes to the system as possible in order to rejuvenate the machine. |
False |
What program is used to start the part of the Win32 subsystem that displays graphics? |
Smss.exe |
In Windows 7, what startup option can be used to restore the registry settings from the previous login? |
Last Known Good Configuration |
What command can be used to manage hard drives, partitions, and volumes? |
diskpart |
In order to remove any partition or volume information from a selected disk, what diskpart command should be used? |
clean |
What command can be used to scan for Windows installations not stored in the BCD? |
bootrec /scanOS |
The Advanced Boot Options screen can be displayed by pressing what key during the boot sequence? |
F8 |
What key will cause the Windows Boot Manager to appear as long as it is pressed during the Windows startup process? |
spacebar |
What command can be used to check for file system errors? |
chkdsk /r |
What is a typical symptom that might indicate the MBR record is damaged? |
Invalid partition table error |
If you suspect corrupted system files are causing issues, what command can be run to search for and replace the corrupted files? |
sfc /scannow |
What is the file name given to the Windows kernel? |
Ntoskrnl.exe |
Where is the Windows system registry hive? |
C:\Windows\System32\Config |
What command can be used to repair a dual boot system? |
bootsect |
What dynamic link library handles low-level hardware details? |
Hal.dll |
Registry files, if deleted, can be restored from those saved in what folder? |
C:\Windows\System32\Config\RegBack |
What command can be issued within Windows RE to enable networking? |
wpeinit |
What Windows process is responsible for authenticating users? |
Smss.exe |
What two programs are utilized when Windows resumes from hibernation, depending on the motherboard’s BIOS/UEFI? |
winresume.efi winresume.exe |
What error messages indicate that the MBR sector is damaged, or the active partition is corrupt or missing? (Choose all that apply.) |
Missing operating system Invalid partition table Error loading operating system |
What events can occur during BootMgr’s role in startup? (Choose all that apply.) |
The settings in the BCD are read Dual-boot menu is displayed |
What are some of the responsibilities of the kernel during the startup process? (Choose all that apply.) |
Activates the HAL Starts critical services Starts the Session Manager |
Which of the following text error messages can indicate that BIOS could not find a hard drive? (Choose all that apply). |
Hard drive not found No boot device found |
A Windows 7/Vista command option that repairs the boot sector of the system partition. |
fixboot |
A small Windows database structured the same as a registry file and contains configuration information about how Windows is started |
Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store |
A command to manage hard drives, partitions, and volumes. |
diskpart |
Restarts the computer by turning off the power or by pressing the Reset button |
cold boot |
Registry settings and device drivers that were in effect when the computer was last logged into successfully |
Last Known Good Configuration |
For a GPT hard drive, the bootable partition used to boot the OS and contains the boot manager program for the OS |
EFI System Parition (ESP) |
A lean operating system that can be used to troubleshoot problems when Windows refuses to start |
Windows Recovery Environment (RE) |
A self-diagnostic program used to perform a simple test of the CPU, RAM, and various I/O devices |
POST (power-on self test) |
To restart a PC without turning off the power |
soft boot |
In Windows 8/7/Vista, the program responsible for loading Windows. |
Windows Boot Manager (BootMgr) |
Hard-software – chap 13
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